Apolipoprotein (apoE)is associated with the development of dementia because apoE
A) helps insulate neurons from various toxins.
B) results in neurofibrillary tangles.
C) causes aluminum to concentrate in the brain.
D) helps transport amyloid protein through the bloodstream.

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ApoE helps transport amyloid protein through the bloodstream, which can contribute to the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Individuals who inherit a certain variant of the apoE gene (apoE4) have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Apolipoprotein (ApoE)is Associated with the Development of Dementia Because ApoE